Thankful Thursday {My First Gratitude Link Up}

Since being introduced to this link up by fellow blogger, Momma of Dos, I have wanted to get involved. Being and expressing gratitude is so very important, and something that I could stand to do more of.

Have you ever heard that the physical act of smiling can actually induce happiness? Something about the brain and body becoming aligned. I remember hearing that in college, and trying to smile and get happy while in the midst of a fight with an ex-boyfriend. Ha! Probably not the proper application in which to test that hypothesis. In any case, I think doing a link up like this may induce a similar reaction…

Express gratitude, be grateful. Practice makes perfect. Let’s give it a go! Cheers to my first Thankful Thursday link with the adorable Julia Black of black tag diaries…

This Thursday, I am thankful for….

…. One of my first, most faithful readers {Shay!} for a sweet package of love sent from across the country and received 24 hours before I gave birth to Sebastian. I was incredibly humbled by her love of my family. She sent Alina a beautiful dress, perfect for Summer, a pack of practical onesies for Sebas {you can never have too many onesies!} and a couple thoughtful things for me; including the book Grace for the Good Girl in which she wrote a hand written note. Thank you, sweet Shay!

… I am eternally thankful for my healthy second child and his giant feet that Daddy D calls our retirement plan! Grow, big boy, grow!

… For little Sisters. Because God knows I would have not survived the past four weeks without her bugging helping me every single day. Love you, Seeser!

Thank you to Black Tag Diaries for hosting this awesome link up! Are you grateful for anything in particular this week? It’s never too late to join in!